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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Search for the Father, The Family.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Jacques go to visit his father?
(a) He wanted to tell his dad how he felt.
(b) He wanted to make peace with his father.
(c) He wanted to find out more about the man.
(d) His mother had asked him to.

2. What did Jacques say happened to the coin?
(a) He said he spent it and forgot to get change.
(b) He said that he gave it to a beggar.
(c) He said he lost it.
(d) He said someone stole it.

3. How did Jacques feel when the evening came?
(a) He knew in his heart that he had to bring his mother there.
(b) He knew that he would be back as soon as possible.
(c) He wanted to get as far away as possible.
(d) He wasn't ready to leave the grave.

4. How does Malan describe Jacques?
(a) Hard-working.
(b) Arrogant.
(c) Pushy.
(d) Shy.

5. What did Jacques realize about his grandmother?
(a) She resented his presence in her life.
(b) It was painful for her to be with him since he was so similar to his father.
(c) She thought he was a nuisance.
(d) She loved him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Malan feel about Jacques finding out more about his father?

2. How did Lucie and her husband travel on the last stage of their trip to their new home?

3. Why did he like his small town?

4. What was the mattress in the new house like?

5. How did the husband respond to the wife?

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